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Kickoff

Kickoff

A certified personal trainer via app & text for $3 a day

4.6
•14 reviews•

23 followers

A certified personal trainer via app & text for $3 a day

4.6
•14 reviews•

23 followers

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People need human support & accountability to make difficult behavior changes like better exercise & nutrition. But personal trainers are just too expensive! Kickoff combines an app & SMS to provide daily training from a certified trainer for $3 a day.
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Launched in 2019View 1 launch
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4.6
Based on 14 reviews
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Kickoff receives mixed reviews, with many users praising the personalized coaching and flexibility it offers. Users like Jessie, Toryn, and Cameron are frequently highlighted for their supportive and adaptive coaching styles, helping clients achieve fitness goals and maintain consistency. The app's intuitive design and ability to customize workouts based on individual needs are appreciated. However, some users express dissatisfaction with the nutrition tracking feature and customer service issues, including refund policies. Overall, Kickoff is valued for its affordability and effective personal training experience.

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Pros
supportive coaches (11)
consistent motivation (6)
daily check-ins (4)
personalized workouts (4)
flexible scheduling (3)
coach matching flexibility (2)
meal logging (2)
variety in workouts (2)
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Mat Barnwell
Mat Barnwell
Kudos has been a game changer for me in achieving my goals through accountability and simple yet effective workouts.
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6yr ago
John Gardner
John Gardner
Kickoff

Kickoff

Maker
@mat_barnwell Thanks!!
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6yr ago
Lauren Justus Gafford
Lauren Justus Gafford

Kudos has completely changed my relationship with exercise. I’ve always been able to come up with a somewhat legitimate excuse not to work out (trainers are too expensive, classes are too expensive, I have no idea what to do when I get to the gym...etc.) Kudos has solved all of those issues for me. My trainer has taken time to get to know me, my schedule, and my goals, and crafts weekly workouts for me that are getting me to where I want to be on a daily basis. Health is so important, so I‘m so thankful Kudos has made it affordable. I can’t say enough about it!

Pros:

I’m in the best shape of my life. Unlike classes, Kudos fits into my work travel schedule & best of all- it’s not breaking the bank!

Cons:

I haven’t run into any cons yet

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6yr ago
Jerry Sun
Jerry Sun

I've been using Kudos for my personal training for a few months and so far the experience has been really good.

Previously, I tried ClassPass, and many other workout apps (such as Freeletics etc). But there was never a service that can meet my personal needs perfectly. Also, trainers keep adjusting the workout plans based on my feedbacks. For example, we decide to do jogging instead of rowing because my hip hurt after sitting too long. Most importantly, the feeling of someone instead of some app notification to remind you to work out definitely makes myself more accountable to go to the gym on a regular basis.

I would recommend Kudos to my friends who don't want to spend too much money on personal training (in person training costs about ~$600 in SF a month), but still want the personal fitness plan and experience. It's a game changer for me and I never regret it.

Pros:

- Hold myself accountable for my workout.

- Help to build muscle and achieve my personal goals.

Cons:

Nothing much so far.

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6yr ago
John Gardner
John Gardner
Kickoff

Kickoff

Maker
@jerry_sun Thanks so much! Let's accelerate things for you in 2019!
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6yr ago
Mary DeNike
Mary DeNike
•1 review
I have been with Kickoff for several years and couldn't be happier. I am 50 years old and have always wanted to get healthier but going to the gym was too intimidating. When I discovered Kickoff, it was like it was made for people like me. When I was first matched with my initial coach, I felt like we were not connecting (our personalities were just different) and I was immediately matched with Andrea (which I love by the way! You're not just stuck with whoever you get matched with. You can try different coaches). She has always listened to my input and customizes my workout to fit in with whatever is happening in my life, making sure I stay consistent. She stays in daily contact with me and holds me accountable for my workouts and my eating habits. I have never felt better and my mental health has definitely improved
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1yr ago
Matt Socha
Matt Socha
Aqilio

Aqilio

•1 review
UPDATE 9 months later I was recently reached to by the Head of Operations at Kickoff. They read my review and was able to refund my purchase from 9 months ago. I do appreciate this and they were very kind as well. I'll be adjusting my review to 3 stars here as I think its fair since my initial experience was not the best. Thanks to Kickoff for correcting this. Leaving my original review below. I recently signed up for Kickoff and picked a coach. I got a welcome text and messaged my coach a good time for a consultation call. 1 week later I never heard anything from my coach, never received a workout plan or nutrition plan that was promised. This is all fine but what led me to make this review is when I contacted support for a refund I was told "Unfortunately we cannot offer refunds because it is financially unsustainable for the coach and for Kickoff". This didn't make any sense because I never even received any service from kickoff or a coach.
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2yr ago
Mia Maria Griggs
Mia Maria Griggs
•1 review
They took my money weekly, but I had no improvements and nothing to show for it. I believe its a scam. I discontinued the services.
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2mo ago